About Smilisca puma (Cope, 1885)
Smilisca puma, commonly known as the Nicaragua cross-banded tree frog or the tawny smilisca, is a species of tree frog belonging to the family Hylidae. This species occurs in the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica and adjacent parts of Nicaragua, up to around 520 meters (1,710 feet) above sea level. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests. It breeds in small, shallow temporary pools and ponds, including those located in heavily disturbed habitats like pastures. During the rainy season, males produce mating calls from shallow water and low bushes. This species is threatened by habitat loss and degradation driven by both small-scale and large-scale agriculture, as well as logging.
